In this summer’s Saratoga Showdown, the Post’s pony pickers John DaSilva, Ed Fountaine, Vic Cangialosi and Anthony Affrunti square off every day of the meet. Each starts with a bankroll of $2,000, with a maximum bet of $50 a day. May the best bettor win!

JOHN DaSILVA

TODAY’S PLAY: Jackson Bend had his coming out party last year in this race when he was making his first start for Zito. He is undefeated in career at this distance. In race eight, play a $30 exacta Jackson Bend with Caixa Electronica and a $20 reverse exacta. Total bet: $50.

BANKROLL: $2,000

VIC CANGIALOSI

TODAY’S PLAY: Greetings and good luck to Anthony Affrunti as he joins this often frustrating experience. But opening day brings fresh hope and these fine selections. In race three $20 doubles Kimono and Lignite with Book Review in the fourth. Then $10 to win on Colonial Empress in the seventh. Total bet: $50.

BANKROLL: $2,000

ED FOUNTAINE

TODAY’S PLAY: In the fourth race, $20 double: Book Review with Ruby Lips in the fifth. In the fifth race, $20 to win, $10 place on Ruby Lips. Total bet: $50

BANKROLL: $2,000

ANTHONY AFFRUNTI

TODAY’S PLAY: The 144th Saratoga season is here! Unlike previous years, it’s time to turn the tables and not make this a savage beating on the wallet. Good luck to all!

At the exact time the Derby winner was being retired at the barn, his rider was trying to sell a misguided foul claim aboard Lignite, against the winner at Belmont. Today’s third race is hers and we’ll bet $40 to win. In the sixth race we’ll play a $5 exacta using Red Leader on top of The Vin Man and Unaccountable. Total bet: $50.